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| name = Kestrel VTOL
 
| name = Kestrel VTOL
 
| manufacturer = [[Blackwell Corporation]] <ref name=TRO3058U/>
 
| manufacturer = [[Blackwell Corporation]] <ref name=TRO3058U/>
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| production year=3007
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| year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1769/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Type = VTOL
 
| Type = VTOL
| introduced = [[3007]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'', "Kestrel VTOL variants"</ref>
 
 
| Cost = ???
 
| Cost = ???
 
| mass = 25
 
| mass = 25
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| engine = 160 ICE
 
| engine = 160 ICE
 
| comsys = [[Dalban StarLink Classic]]
 
| comsys = [[Dalban StarLink Classic]]
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| T&T = [[Garret E2b]]
 
| speed = 194
 
| speed = 194
 
| Crew = 2
 
| Crew = 2
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Originally an old [[Clan]] design, the '''''Kestrel''''' was redesigned in [[3007]] by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] for their special operations teams, particularly the [[Seventh Kommando]]. Lightly armed and armored, the ''Kestrel'' spent more on stealth than weapons and armor. In fact the heaviest armor, located on the front of the VTOL, can only survive a single [[Large Laser]] hit before it's gone. In addition, the oddly sized infantry bay doesn't allow a full platoon, but is too large for a squad. In the wrong hands, the ''Kestrel'' is nothing more than a target, but when used properly it is an excellent VTOL for special operations support.<ref name=TRO3058U/>
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Originally an old [[Clan]] design, the '''Kestrel''' was redesigned in [[3007]] by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] for their special operations teams, particularly the [[Seventh Kommando]]. Lightly armed and armored, the Kestrel spent more on stealth than weapons and armor. In fact the heaviest armor, located on the front of the VTOL, can only survive a single [[Large Laser]] hit before it's gone. In addition, the oddly sized infantry bay doesn't allow a full platoon, but is too large for a squad. In the wrong hands, the Kestrel is nothing more than a target, but when used properly it is an excellent VTOL for special operations support.<ref name=TRO3058U/>
  
For many years, Wolf's Dragoons was the only known user of the ''Kestrel'' in the [[Inner Sphere]]. However, there have been enough combat losses that other powers have at least a few ''Kestrels'' in service. It also appears that the Dragoons sold several ''Kestrels'' to [[MI6]].<ref name=TRO3058U/>
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For many years, Wolf's Dragoons was the only known user of the Kestrel in the [[Inner Sphere]]. However, there have been enough combat losses that other powers have at least a few Kestrels in service. It also appears that the Dragoons sold several Kestrels to [[MI6]].<ref name=TRO3058U/>
  
==Armament==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
As a special operations transport, the ''Kestrel'' relies on stealth and speed more than weaponry. To encourage this mindset, the ''Kestrel'' only mounts a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref name=TRO3058U/>
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As a special operations transport, the Kestrel relies on stealth and speed more than weaponry. To encourage this mindset, the Kestrel only mounts a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref name=TRO3058U/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
* Medevac - Glimpsed only once, this variant introduced in [[3022]]<ref name=MUL/> apparently replaces the weaponry with paramedic equipment. BV (1.0) = 19<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 78</ref>, BV (2.0) = 126<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 29</ref>
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*;Medevac : Glimpsed only once, this variant introduced in [[3022]] apparently replaces the weaponry with [[Paramedic Equipment]]. BV (1.0) = 19<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 78</ref>, BV (2.0) = 126<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 29</ref>
  
* Medium Laser - A field variant introduced in [[3030]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[Medium Laser]], power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (1.0) = 269<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 77</ref>, BV (2.0) = 252<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 30</ref>
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*;Medium Laser : A field variant introduced in [[3030]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[Medium Laser]], power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (1.0) = 269<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 77</ref>, BV (2.0) = 252<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 30</ref>
  
* Small Laser - A field variant introduced [[3017]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with paired [[Small Laser]]s, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (1.0) = 117<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 78</ref>, BV (2.0) = 175<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 31</ref>
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*;Small Laser : A field variant introduced [[3017]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with paired [[Small Laser]]s, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (1.0) = 117<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 78</ref>, BV (2.0) = 175<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 31</ref>
  
* SRM - A field variant introduced [[3042]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[SRM-2]] and a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (1.0) = 149<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 79</ref>, BV (2.0) = 192<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 32</ref>
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*;SRM : A field variant introduced [[3042]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[SRM-2]] and a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (1.0) = 149<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 79</ref>, BV (2.0) = 192<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 32</ref>
  
* Scout - Developed in the [[3030]]s, this variant was produced for the [[Seventh Kommando]] and [[Special Recon Group]]. By dropping the infantry bay completely, Blackwell engineers were able to find room for a [[VTOL Mast Mount]], a [[Remote Sensor Dispenser]], and an extra ton of [[Communications Equipment]]. The largest change however, was to the engine, which received a [[VTOL Jet Booster]]. This allowed the Kestrel Scout to use bursts of speed reaching 260km/h. Despite this, the Kestrel Scout was useless in any other role, and when the Special Recon Group was merged with the Dragoon's Home Guard, production halted.<ref name=XTRO:SWp11>''Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1'', p. 11</ref>
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*;Scout : Developed in the [[3030]]s, this variant was produced for the [[Seventh Kommando]] and [[Special Recon Group]]. By dropping the infantry bay completely, Blackwell engineers were able to find room for a [[VTOL Mast Mount]], a [[Remote Sensor Dispenser]], and an extra ton of [[Communications Equipment]]. The largest change however, was to the engine, which received a [[VTOL Jet Booster]]. This allowed the Kestrel Scout to use bursts of speed reaching 260km/h. Despite this, the Kestrel Scout was useless in any other role, and when the Special Recon Group was merged with the Dragoon's Home Guard, production halted.<ref name=XTRO:SWp11>''Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1'', p. 11</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
The ''Kestrel Scout VTOL'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:SWp11/>
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The Kestrel Scout VTOL variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:SWp11/>
 
* [[Difficult to Maintain]]
 
* [[Difficult to Maintain]]
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==Notes==
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In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Turmfalke'''.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Kestrel_VTOL_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|Kestrel VTOL fielded by Wolf's Dragoons
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]''
  
 
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[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles]]
 
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[[Category:German renamed units]]

Revision as of 16:52, 29 April 2020

Kestrel VTOL.jpg
Kestrel VTOL
Production information
Manufacturer Blackwell Corporation [1]
Production Year 3007[2]
Mission
Type VTOL
Technical specifications
Mass 25
Armor ProTech 4
Engine 160 ICE
Speed 194 km/h
Crew 2
Communications System Dalban StarLink Classic
Targeting Tracking System Garret E2b
Armament

2x Machine Guns

BV (1.0) 76[1][3]
BV (2.0) 155[4]


Description

Originally an old Clan design, the Kestrel was redesigned in 3007 by Wolf's Dragoons for their special operations teams, particularly the Seventh Kommando. Lightly armed and armored, the Kestrel spent more on stealth than weapons and armor. In fact the heaviest armor, located on the front of the VTOL, can only survive a single Large Laser hit before it's gone. In addition, the oddly sized infantry bay doesn't allow a full platoon, but is too large for a squad. In the wrong hands, the Kestrel is nothing more than a target, but when used properly it is an excellent VTOL for special operations support.[1]

For many years, Wolf's Dragoons was the only known user of the Kestrel in the Inner Sphere. However, there have been enough combat losses that other powers have at least a few Kestrels in service. It also appears that the Dragoons sold several Kestrels to MI6.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

As a special operations transport, the Kestrel relies on stealth and speed more than weaponry. To encourage this mindset, the Kestrel only mounts a pair of Machine Guns.[1]

Variants

  • Medevac 
    Glimpsed only once, this variant introduced in 3022 apparently replaces the weaponry with Paramedic Equipment. BV (1.0) = 19[5], BV (2.0) = 126[6]
  • Medium Laser 
    A field variant introduced in 3030[2], this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single Medium Laser, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.[1] BV (1.0) = 269[7], BV (2.0) = 252[8]
  • Small Laser 
    A field variant introduced 3017[2], this version replaces the Machine Guns with paired Small Lasers, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.[1] BV (1.0) = 117[9], BV (2.0) = 175[10]
  • SRM 
    A field variant introduced 3042[2], this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single SRM-2 and a ton of ammunition.[1] BV (1.0) = 149[11], BV (2.0) = 192[12]

Design Quirks

The Kestrel Scout VTOL variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[13]

Notes

In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to Turmfalke.

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 64-65, "Kestrel VTOL Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 MUL online date for the Kestrel (Combat Vehicle)
  3. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 77
  4. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 27
  5. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 78
  6. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 29
  7. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 77
  8. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 30
  9. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 78
  10. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 31
  11. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 79
  12. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 32
  13. 13.0 13.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1, p. 11

Bibliography